Montgomery Co. police search for Germantown woman

Colaco was last seen by her family on the evening of Dec. 31 around 10:30 p.m. in Germantown. (Courtesy of Montgomery County police)

WASHINGTON — Montgomery County detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Germantown woman.

The woman, Bernice Colaco, is described as a white, 36-year-old with brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5-foot-4, and weighs approximately 250 pounds. Colaco was last seen by her family on the evening of Dec. 31 around 10:30 p.m., leaving her residence in the 20100 block of Gunners Terrace in Germantown.

Montgomery County police say she was driving a gold Toyota Corolla with Maryland registration 9CGA72, and was last seen wearing a blue puffy jacket, gray fleece pants and black boots.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Colaco is asked to contact the Montgomery County police at 240-773-6237 or 301-279-8000.